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Dr Leyla Swafe
General Surgery
English
Spanish
Swedish
2,921+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Miss Leyla Swafe is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon providing comprehensive care for patients with breast conditions across both NHS and private practice in London. She sees patients privately at HCA Healthcare UK, with outpatient services based at The Shard and 31 Old Broad Street, and holds a substantive NHS consultant post at North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Miss Swafe graduated from the University of Aberdeen before completing higher surgical specialty training in London. During her specialist training, she gained extensive experience in leading oncoplastic breast units, including The Royal Marsden Hospital, one of the world’s foremost centres for cancer care and innovation.
She offers expert management across the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast disease, with particular expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery—combining oncological precision with reconstructive techniques to optimise both cancer outcomes and cosmetic results. Her practice encompasses all aspects of breast surgery, from assessment and diagnosis through to advanced surgical treatment and follow-up care.
Alongside her clinical work, Miss Swafe is actively involved in research, with work presented at national and international scientific meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. She is deeply committed to surgical education and training and has co-authored Safe Hands: A Handbook of Surgical Techniques, a widely used educational resource for trainees. She serves as an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for surgical trainees and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of surgeons.
Miss Swafe holds a Master’s degree in Surgical Education (Distinction) from Imperial College London and is the Founder of the Academy of Surgical Education, an organisation delivering innovative, high-quality educational courses for doctors at all stages of training and professional development.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of the British Medical Association.
Miss Swafe graduated from the University of Aberdeen before completing higher surgical specialty training in London. During her specialist training, she gained extensive experience in leading oncoplastic breast units, including The Royal Marsden Hospital, one of the world’s foremost centres for cancer care and innovation.
She offers expert management across the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast disease, with particular expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery—combining oncological precision with reconstructive techniques to optimise both cancer outcomes and cosmetic results. Her practice encompasses all aspects of breast surgery, from assessment and diagnosis through to advanced surgical treatment and follow-up care.
Alongside her clinical work, Miss Swafe is actively involved in research, with work presented at national and international scientific meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. She is deeply committed to surgical education and training and has co-authored Safe Hands: A Handbook of Surgical Techniques, a widely used educational resource for trainees. She serves as an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for surgical trainees and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of surgeons.
Miss Swafe holds a Master’s degree in Surgical Education (Distinction) from Imperial College London and is the Founder of the Academy of Surgical Education, an organisation delivering innovative, high-quality educational courses for doctors at all stages of training and professional development.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of the British Medical Association.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Leyla Swafe
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
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2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,344 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,598 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,710 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,297 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4078/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34713239 · cited by 16
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2082/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32527650 · cited by 170
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9010/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39737514 · cited by 68
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4348/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35116534 · cited by 110
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · leyla.swafe@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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